Semi-Finalists

The only time we got the transpo service was when the boys already made it to the semi-finals. It was a mile hike up to the fields for a week up until today...In the dead heat of Florida's humid weather, (98 that feels like 110), a mile hike can make you sweat a bucket...

4th Place AAU National Champions

Under extreme adverse conditions they triumphed - 4th place AAU National Champions is a great reward for these boys! 'Loved every minute of it. Now they can say they've played in the high humidity of Florida against teams that play a higher level of baseball...Bringing home the trophy and medals is a bonus!

Kyle, Mike and Nick

Kyle pitched awesome and had great at bats in the field...Mike got a hit and did awesome on first base...Nick watched the game and cheered on...Rewards all around...

Carson Dancing With the Team

Epcot dancing...

Game Postponed - Stay in Your Hotels

We were told that our game was being postponed indefinitely because of rain, thunderstorms and lightning and to stay close in case they call in to start the game. The texts were flying around the moms and dads plus the kids within the hour. Of course the Ford's, Reiley's and the Nocon's were inside their hotel rooms. (Wink, wink - see pic...) Mike and Brandon were ready in their uniforms and Zak's uniform was in their car...So, we did not let these temporary game cancellations stop us from partying - off to Carrabba's for good Italian food and wine!!!We talked about the "spinners" and the "non-spinners"...Whatever happens in Florida, stays in Florida...

We Stand United With Our Families Here and Back Home

The Rancho Rattlers gang in Epcot - grandmas and grandpas flew in for the tournament. In the dead heat of Florida and unbelievable humidity, thunderstorms, rain and lightning we play and have fun. We can also feel the love and support back home in California...

Chirstian is a trooper...

He rocked at Test Track! He was pretty entertained at the Coke factory (see pic with Hunter)